Chapter 1 Learning About You
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Objectives j t
After studying this lesson, you will be able to
„ define friend, trust, share, peers, peer pressure, reputation, and group dating.
„ explain what it means to be a good friend.
„ describe how your peers influence you.
„ recognize why your family cares about the friends you choose.
„ give examples of how you can help your family and friends get to know one another.
friend: someone you care about, trust, and respect.
trust: to believe a person is honest and reliable.
share: to experience or enjoy with others.
peers: people who belong to the same age group.
peer pressure: the influence people’s peers have on them.
reputation: what others think of a person.
group dating: when several people of both sexes meet for an activity.
Key K Terms e
Study the Key Terms by completing crossword puzzles,
matching activities, and e-flash cards at the website.
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Website
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Main n Ideas
„ A good friend is someone you care about, trust, and respect.
„ Peers can provide you with a sense of belonging.
„ You can learn skills to manage peer pressure.
„ Skills for making new friends can be used throughout your life.
„ You can find ways to help your family and friends know and like one another.
Section 1-4
Friends